The young Nixon and his rivals : four California Republicans eye the White House, 1946-1958 /
Worthen, James.
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co.,
c2010.
"During his rise to national prominence, Richard Nixon was forced to confront the political ambitions of fellow Californians Earl Warren, William Knowland and Goodwin Knight. This book traces Nixon's relationships with them from 1946 until 1958, when the experienced vice president facilitated the self-destruction of his two most dangerous rivals"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Earl Warren : going his own way -- William Knowland : smooth ride to the top -- Goodwin Knight : charisma to spare -- Richard Nixon : a new kind of politician -- "Defending California from Goodie" -- The rivals and the Nixon-Douglas race -- The 1952 Republican convention -- Knowland, Nixon and the president, 1953-1955 -- The rivals and the 1956 convention -- The big switch of 1958 and the end of the rivalry.
"During his rise to national prominence, Richard Nixon was forced to confront the political ambitions of fellow Californians Earl Warren, William Knowland and Goodwin Knight. This book traces Nixon's relationships with them from 1946 until 1958, when the experienced vice president facilitated the self-destruction of his two most dangerous rivals"--Provided by publisher.
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994.
Warren, Earl, 1891-1974.
Knowland, William F. (William Fife), 1908-1974.
Knight, Goodwin, 1896-1970.
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Presidential candidates